Moe named first Superstar of year,
recognized for BEACH core values
Larry Moe, shuttle driver for Chinook
Winds Casino Resort, was named Super-
star of the Quarter for the first quarter of
2012. Chinook Winds directors, selected
staff, Tribal Elders and staff of the Siletz
Tribal Gaming Commission attended the
Superstar ceremony in the casino’s con
vention center on April 26.
One-, five-, 10- and 15-year employ
ees also were recognized for their service
to the organization.
Shuttle drivers often are the first face
of the resort that guests encounter and as
such are important ambassadors for Chi
nook Winds. Moe was nominated by a guest
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff
not only for his customer service, but also
his passion to create happiness for others.
Eddie Schmock (left) cuts wood during the pool remodel with Mike Hanson
The guest said Moe not only is kind
(center) and Rod Hatch (right). Schmock and Hanson are in the Hotel Maintenance
and
thoughtful, but also is always enthu
Department and Hatch is the department supervisor.
siastic while doing his job. Guests can
count on him to have a great attitude as
well as to be punctual and very friendly,
and that Moe will go out of his way to
bring happiness to others.
The guest went on to say, “This
Chinook Winds Casino Resort’s
A dehumidification system has been
employee is consistently pleasant, helpful
Facilities crew has been hard at work
added along with new coping (top part of a
and timely. He takes the time to listen to
refurbishing the building that houses the
wall or roof) surrounding the pool and spa
and learn about his guests. In fact, while
pool at the Chinook Winds Hotel and the
and new hard surface decking. The pool
performing his duties at work, he heard
pool itself. The sound of hammers and
has been resurfaced and the interior of the
about a child who lost his parents and was
saws could be heard during April and May
building has been repainted. To complete
placed in foster care around Christmas
no matter what the weather.
the inside pool area, seating and towel
time. Larry showed up with a PlayStation2
First a new roof was added, which
benches soon will be added.
for the youngster for Christmas out of the
caused quite a stir in the raccoon com
The exterior siding and windows also
kindness of his heart. He is a Superstar and
munity. They could be seen across the
have been replaced. Just in time for sum
truly represents the BEACH core values
parking lot watching the progress from
mer, the pool building has a whole new
while at work and in the community.”
the roof of the hotel.
look - inside and out!
When asked what he likes about his
job, Moe replied, “I just love working
with people. That’s what I love.”
In recognition of his accomplish
Siletz Tribal members now can play
percent discount on golf lessons for Tribal
ment, Moe was presented with a check for
golf at Chinook Winds Golf Resort at no
members. Your cost is $45 per hour rather
$1,000. Additionally, a marble tile plaque
charge. If you wish to use a golf cart, there
than the standard rate of $90.
engraved with his name will be displayed
is a cart fee of $ 10 for nine holes and $ 15
Call the pro shop at 541-994-8442 to
at the front entrance to the casino.
for 18 holes.
arrange a lesson or make a tee time. You
To be eligible to receive the Superstar
Aaron Johnson, head golf profes
must show your Tribal identification for
award, actions observed must be above
sional at Chinook Winds, also offers a 50
these great rates.
and beyond the employee’s regular duties
Chinook Winds hotel pool and pool
building redone, raccoons confused
New golf rates set for Tribal members
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds staff
Larry Moe
or include a description of an employee
who consistently advocates die casino’s
core values and goals through excellence
in their service to guests and relationships
with fellow employees.
Chinook Winds’ BEACH core values
form the foundation on which staff per
form and conduct themselves daily. The
core values that spell out BEACH include:
Be Passionate and Determined, Embrace
Change, Accountability, Customer Ser
vice and Happiness.
Nominations go through several
reviews before a final selection is made.
Both casino staff and casino guests can
submit Superstar nominations. With more
than 800 employees and only four of these
awards given each year, it’s a real honor
to be chosen as a Superstar.
Other employees nominated for this
award were Mark Smith, valet attendant;
Scott Macrae, Direct Marketing coordina
tor; Virginia Blair, Player Services repre
sentative; and Susan Driver, buffet server.
Liberty Inn in
Lincoln City
has Tribal rates
The Liberty Inn in Lincoln City,
Ore., has special rates for Siletz
Tribal members and Tribal employ
ees. The room rate is $69 in the
winter and $89 in the summer, based
upon availability.
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Owners and staff from various local businesses enjoy the Merchants Social.
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff
Chinook Winds thanks local merchants for their support
Chinook Winds Casino Resort held a
Merchants Social on May 9 to thank local
merchants for their ongoing support.
The event also provided an avenue for
networking and an informational segment
on how businesses can help and support
one another. Presentations were made on
behalf of the Buy Local program, YoPros
(Young Professionals), the Lincoln City
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Visitor and Convention Bureau and the
Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce on
ways their organizations can help mer
chants grow their businesses.
Throughout the evening, a continu
ous slide presentation highlighted the
contributions of the Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians and Chinook Winds.
Lots of munching could be heard as
June 2012
guests enjoyed the culinary delights of Chef
Jack Strong and the culinary team, all set
to the background music of a local band.
The drawing of prizes contributed by
the merchants and Chinook Winds was a
big hit during the evening, with a whole
bunch of humor thrown into the mix by
Public Relations Manager Heather Hatton
and Sales Manager Bob Sulkosky.
This rate includes the inn’s full
hot buffet breakfast and 24-hour
shuttle to and from Chinook Winds
Casino Resort. Meeting space is
available for family reunions, birth
days and other family celebrations.
Catering also is available upon
request.
The Liberty Inn is located at
4990 NE Logan Road, Lincoln City,
OR 97367; phone 541-994-5348
or (toll-free) 877-994-1777. Visit
libertyinn.com for more information.